Over the past couple of years we’ve seen a number of Telco API programs launched, as well as some re-focus and / or re-launch. Generally, the programs are growing with monthly revenue in the range of $1-5M. Which for most new businesses would be considered quite reasonable. However, Telcos being what they are, expectations are set by the revenue achieved within the oligopoly of the voice and SMS business.
The purpose of the survey is to review the programs out there from a developer’s perspective and gather guidance on how to improve what’s already been done, and where next to take the API business. Most Telcos have objectives of monthly revenues in the $10-100M range over the next 3 years, things will need to accelerate quite significantly to achieve those targets.
Hi, how come there’s no mention of location exposure in your API survey?
Hi, location is so widely available I just assumed its there is one form or another (network or device), with the survey I’m trying to determine what operators should do next.